Target Recalls Circo Night Lights Due to Fire Hazard

The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Refund

Recall date:

July 21, 2015

Recall number:

15-188

Consumer Contact:

Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and on the bottom of the homepage under the "Help" section, click on the "Product Recalls" link or the Recall Tab via the firm's Facebook page.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves battery-operated night lights with an AC adapter included. The night light collection includes a pink hedgehog, a blue bird, a yellow rocket, an orange dino egg, a white soccer ball and a green shark. The model numbers are printed on the bottom side of the night lights.

Name

Model Number

Color

Size

Hedgehog

060-02-1397

Pink

3.5"(h)x 5.5"(w)

Bird

060-02-1398

Blue

4.0"(h)x6.5"(w)

Rocket

060-02-1399

Yellow

6.0"(h)x4.75"(w)

Dino Egg

060-02-1400

Orange

6.0"(h)x4.75"(w)

Soccer Ball

060-02-1401

White

5.0"(h)x5.25"(w)

Shark

060-02-1402

Green

3.5"(h)x6.9"(w)

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Target has received two reports of the night lights overheating, including one report of a fire that damaged a consumer's dresser, wall and plug-in.No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At:

Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $15.

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